# Electronics and gadgets > Phones, consoles and accessories that need solid protection, testing notes and secure storage. Electronics buyers worry about damage and whether the item works. Photos of it powered on, plus double-boxed packing, answer both before they ask. Keep stock in labelled tubs away from heat and damp, with cables bagged and matched to their device. ## How to pack it - Bag cables and accessories separately, so loose plugs don’t scratch the screen. - Wrap the device in bubble wrap and box it with padding on all six sides, so it can’t shift when the box is dropped. - Tape all the box seams, and add a fragile label if your courier allows it. Avoid: Envelopes for anything with a screen: other parcels pile on top in the post sack and can crack it. - **[Small single-wall boxes, 25 pack](https://sellersetups.com/product/single-wall-boxes)** (£8 to £14): Use these for boxed toys and beauty sets that a padded bag would crush, when double-wall board costs more than you need. - **[Double-wall boxes, 18 x 12 x 8 in, 15 pack](https://sellersetups.com/product/double-wall-boxes)** (£22 to £34): Double-wall board resists crushing better than single-wall, so your boxed trainers arrive intact. - **[Grip seal bags, 100 × 150 mm, 100 pack](https://sellersetups.com/product/resealable-cable-bags)** (£4 to £8): A coiled charger, a set of earrings or a bag of spare game pieces fits a 100 × 150 mm grip seal bag, and you can write the stock code on the white panel. Pick a larger size if you bag laptop power bricks or whole controllers. - **[Bubble wrap, 500 mm x 100 m](https://sellersetups.com/product/bubble-wrap-roll)** (£10 to £15): A long roll costs several times less per metre than the small packs sold in shops. - **[Brown packing tape, 48 mm x 66 m, 6 rolls](https://sellersetups.com/product/brown-packing-tape)** (£5 to £9): 48 mm is the width tape guns take. Six rolls last a shop sending a few boxes a week for a few months. - **[100 x 150 mm thermal labels, 500 fanfold](https://sellersetups.com/product/thermal-labels-fanfold)** (£12 to £18): Fanfold stacks feed flat behind the printer and hold more labels than a roll. 100 x 150 mm matches the label size UK couriers and marketplaces print. ## Postage per order - Royal Mail Tracked 48 Small Parcel: £3.75. Clothing and small boxed items up to 2 kg, with tracking for less than untracked 2nd Class. - Royal Mail Tracked 48 Medium Parcel: £5.70 to £12.25. Trainers, homeware and electronics up to 20 kg, tracked and cheaper than untracked 2nd Class. ## The kit for an electronics seller You need single and double wall boxes, a roll of bubble wrap, brown packing tape and a parcel scale that takes heavier items. Small bags keep cables and chargers together. A multimeter or a test charger helps you confirm items work. Keep a cloth and screen cleaner on the bench. A device that looks clean in the photos sells faster. ## Packing so screens and corners survive Wrap the device in bubble wrap, then box it with padding on every side so it can’t shift. Bag cables and accessories separately so they don’t scratch the screen. Use a double wall box for heavier items like consoles and laptops. Tape every seam with an H pattern. Never send anything with a screen in an envelope; pressure in sorting machines cracks it. ## Storing stock you can find Give each device a stock number on a removable label and keep its cables and charger in a bag with the same number. Store items on shelves, never stacked on top of each other. Wipe personal data before a device goes on the shelf. Keep a simple record of serial numbers. It helps with returns and shows a returned device is the one you sent. ## Photos and listings Show the device switched on so buyers can see the screen works. Photograph every port, the back, and any scratch in close-up. List exactly what’s included: charger, cable, box, controller. State the testing you’ve done and the condition in plain words. On eBay, the model number in the title and item specifics brings buyers searching for that exact model. ## Selling electronics live Retro consoles and games do well on Whatnot and TikTok Shop live shows. Power items on during the show if you can, because a working screen sells. Keep model numbers on a card so you can answer questions quickly. Pack heavier items after the show in a set order, and never rush a box to clear the queue. ## Postage and growing past 50 orders Use a tracked service for anything valuable, and keep proof of postage. Devices with fitted lithium batteries can usually go by UK post, but Royal Mail does not accept loose lithium batteries, so check Royal Mail’s prohibited and restricted items guidance before you list them. Past 50 orders, standardise two or three box sizes and keep a test station set up so every item goes through the same check before listing. A fanfold label printer saves time on the busy days. ## Common mistakes - Posting a phone or tablet in a padded envelope risks a cracked screen, so always box anything with a screen. - Leaving the previous owner’s account on a device stops the buyer using it, so factory reset and sign out before listing. - Packing the charger loose in the box scratches the device, so bag accessories separately. - Sending loose lithium batteries without checking the rules can get a parcel refused, so check the carrier’s restricted items guidance first. - Listing an untested item as working leads to returns, so test it or list it clearly as untested. ## Setups - [eBay electronics reselling setup](https://sellersetups.com/setups/ebay-electronics-reseller): A testing bench, bagged cables, double-wall boxes and clear battery rules for reselling 10 to 50 phones, consoles and gadgets a week on eBay. ## Guides - [Buying return pallets and job lots to resell](https://sellersetups.com/guides/return-pallets-and-job-lots): Return pallets and job lots for UK resellers: the real cost per item, sorting and testing stock, electrical safety, and your rights as buyer and seller. ## Questions ### Can I post items with lithium batteries? Batteries fitted inside a device can usually go through UK post. Royal Mail does not accept loose lithium batteries sent without the device, and other couriers set their own rules, so check before you list spares. ### How should I pack a console? Wrap it in bubble wrap, box it with padding on every side, and pack controllers and cables in a separate bag so they don’t scratch the console. ### How do I wipe a phone before selling it? Back up anything you need, sign out of all accounts, then factory reset from the settings menu. Check the device no longer shows your account on startup. ### Should I sell faulty electronics? You can, listed clearly as faulty or for parts. Describe the fault exactly and photograph it. ### Do I need a box with padding for a laptop? Yes. Use a double wall box with padding on every side, and protect the screen with card or foam inside the wrap. ### Is tracking worth it for electronics? For most electronics, yes. Tracking and proof of delivery protect you if a buyer says the parcel never arrived.